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Two houses -- on Marigold Drive near Interstate 80 -- were destroyed and three others were damaged, said Gale Spears, of the Fairfield Police Department on Tuesday.

"The Mustang is gone, the Lexus is burnt up, the washer dryer is burnt up (and) my son's new bike is burnt up," said Robert Shaw, who rents a home on Marigold Drive. "I just got laid off, and this is not a good feeling right now."

Fire crews worked quickly to protect dozens of threatened structures, including houses and a nearby apartment complex. At least 50 homes were evacuated, Spears said.

"I've seen a lot happen in this neighborhood," neighbor Bob Charron said. "This is the worst that has ever happened here."